Day of the Dragon (WarCraft, Book 1)

I've been reading fantasy novels since I was a kid, starting with the Dragonlance series. I've been a devoted fan of all things fantasy for as long as I can remember. Yet in recent years I've been disappointed with most of the crap being spewed out. That has all changed. Not since the Deathgate Cycle have I been so enthralled with a series of books as I am with Warcraft. I have played all the games, from WC1 to WoW. These books add so much to these games it's phenominal. In this first novel, taking place around the time of second Warcraft game, the wizard Rhonin is sent on a quest to free the dragon queen, Alexstrasza, from her captivity among the orcs by Krasus, a member of the Kirin Tor. I don't want to spoil too much of the story, but I will say that if you are a fan of the Warcraft games, WoW in particular, then this book, and others of the series, are definately for you. The characters are extremely well developed, the story is fast paced yet also complex, and the degree of interaction with the games is truly commendable.

yet another great warcraft novel from richard a. knaak a story of magic that yet again brings alive the world of warcraft, a great writing ability that draws you in & makes you feel as if you are there sword in hand fighting for the survival of azeroth.....please give us more , more , more !!!!

As a long time fan of the Warcraft games, ever since its humble beginnings in the early 90's, I have often wondered about the battles that you do not hear about or participate in during the game. Day of the Dragon is an excellent story set in the final days of the Second War, after the tremendous victory of the Alliance over the Horde.I found this book impossible to put down. Normally, a book based on a video game would be received as silly and pointless. Not so with Day of the Dragon. The Warcraft saga itself has a huge, detailed story, which has always been the backbone of the games. Bringing the story to novel form not only proves to be a great idea, but a huge success as well. I felt strongly for the characters in this book, and everytime I told myself that I was going to read 'just a few more pages', I ended up spending another hour tearing through the book.True fans of Warcraft have always appreciated the deep story, and Day of the Dragon delivers. When the Second War ends, the Alliance forces begin to round up the last of the Orcs. However, internal struggles within the Alliance lead to border disputes and even the threat of war between the once allied nations. When a mysterious individual befriends noble King Terenas of Lordaeron, he is chosen to be the new leader of Alterac, a nation that betrayed and was ultimately subjugated by the Alliance during the height of the second war.The Kirin Tor of Dalaran is alarmed that they have not been informed about this, and yet a bigger threat still remains. The Dragonmaw clan still maintains control over the once free and noble Dragons. The conclave of mages selects a young, trouble-making yet resourceful wizard named Rhonin to look into this matter, accompanied by a beautiful and devoted elven ranger. Along the way, they will make new allies, and face new enemies...as well as a terrifying nemesis thought killed during the second war. This book kept me reading from beginning to end. The author's storytelling is superb and all of the facts in the book are true to Warcraft lore. There were virtually no inconsistencies, and the descriptive imagery strongly reminded me of the Warcraft games, and I was able to picture all of the events with ease. My only gripe is that the ending seemed a little rushed, as if the author realized he was running out of time or nearing his limit and had to close several of the loose ends rather quickly. Otherwise, the shocking twists and surprises in this book, combined with the excellent action sequences and engaging dialogue make this a great read for any true Warcraft fan. I recommend this strongly to those versed in Warcraft lore however, since those unfamiliar with the games may find the read too confusing or difficult, with many questions that onlyWarcraft veterans would know. Otherwise, this is probably one of the best books i've read in a while.

I was very hesitant to buy a book based on a video game (even a great one), since that seems a little too exploitative for me, but once I saw this author's name on the cover I gave it a shot. I was very happy with this book. As usual Knaak weaves a world of wonder where I care about the characters and the action is entertaining. In case you don't know this guy, he wrote "The Legend of Huma" among other things.Sorry I can't provide more details, I read this book about a year ago, but I fully plan on reading it again in another year.

It's been 3 years since I played the game and when I saw it at the store I was a tade skeptical. However when I read it I remember why I used to play the mage its all here, from elves to orcs and from Paladins to Goblins. A totally enjoyable read.